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The Chip Shortage Is Driving Up Tech Prices—Starting With TVs @Wired
Wired discusses the impacts of the current chip shortage:Televisions, laptops, and tablets have been in high demand during the Covid-19 pandemic, as people worked and learned via Zoom, socialized over...
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NEW GUIDE: Adafruit NeoKey 5×6 Ortho Snap-Apart #AdafruitLearningSystem...
The easiest way to create custom ortholinear key matrices!For those who like to forge their own path, we now present the easiest way of creating custom ortholinear (that’s a fancy word for gridded) key...
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Mazda MX-5 Miata – Dynamic Rear Brake/Running LED Strip
Dave posts his Miata modifications on Plastibots:It’s only been a few weeks since I’ve had my new 2021 Mazda Miata MX-5. Already added sequential LED turn signals & side markers all around, but not...
View ArticleShow and Tell 7/28/2021 with hosts @ecken @videopixil #ShowandTell #adafruit...
All are welcome, show your 3D printing project, Arduino project, CircuitPython project, Raspberry Pi project, work bench, your work from home desk set up, your cat, your dog, the things your kids made...
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NEW GUIDE: Generating AI “Art” with VQGAN+CLIP
NEW GUIDE in the Adafruit Learning System: Generating AI “Art” with VQGAN+CLIPReading social media and science articles as of late, you’ve probably had the misfortune of encountering surreal, sometimes...
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DIY Bed in SUV with sizes and drawing. First part is explanation and 2nd part...
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Humanoid Robot Sinks Two Basketball Shots During Basketball Game Halftime
Maybe in 2024 we’ll get a Robot v. Human game of horse? Via Laughing Squid:An incredibly agile humanoid robot named CUE 4 sunk two perfect basketball shots during the halftime of the USA vs. France...
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ADABOX 019 UNBOXING LIVE on Ask an Engineer TONIGHT! 7/28/21 @adafruit...
JOIN US at 8pm Eastern Time TONIGHT, 7/28/2021 for the live Unboxing of AdaBox 019— We’ll have a Q&A, live demos, and more!Get ready to tune in for a special AdaBox 019 Unboxing take-over on Ask an...
View ArticleHow to fix a leaking faucet
Hi all,My kitchen faucet is leaking from the top of the coupling. I'm not sure if the hose is punctured or the leak is from the connection of the hose to the faucet head. It only leaks when I run the...
View ArticleHow to prep water heater for an extended vacation?
I'll be away from home for a couple of months. I plan to shut off the water at the main cutoff coming into the house. Freezing will not be an issue. I have a gas fired water heater. Should I turn it...
View ArticleTrailer for Blade Runner: Black Lotus #cyberpunk
The trailer for Adult Swim’s forthcoming animated cyberpunk series, Blade Runner: Black Lotus, is out. I wish I could say it looks promising, but it was a snoozer for me. I found the pop music...
View ArticleLooking for some advice on how to correctly screw an L bracket onto my wooden...
Here is my desk. Basically the left panel/leg of the desk is bending outwards. (The 45 degreed screws into the joints were probably placed by the previous owner to solve this problem, however I believe...
View ArticleNEW GUIDE: MacroPad Summer Olympics Hotkeys #SummerOlympics @Olympics
A new guide in the Adafruit Learning System – MacroPad Summer Olympics HotkeysThe sheer number of Olympic events is staggering (46!). How do you keep track of them all? The MacroPad is the perfect...
View Article*Why* is my outlet ungrounded? House seems to have a reliable ground to all...
I'm really scratching my head here. I was going around changing outlets in this 1980 house when I thought I'd figure out why the outlets in my one room were ungrounded. The previous owner had...
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NEW GUIDE: AdaBox 019 Main Guide @adafruit @johnedgarpark #adabox
NEW GUIDE ALERT! AdaBox 019 is shipping, many people have it in their hands now! Have a look at the AdaBox 019 Learn Guide!Spoiler alert: the contents of the box are revealed in the guide, so don’t...
View ArticleJP’s Product Pick of the Week 7/27/21 SHARP Memory Display Breakout @adafruit...
If you missed this week’s livestream of John Park’s Product Pick of the Week, not to worry, here’s the video. This week’s pick is the SHARP Memory Display! Watch the video to find out about the SHARP...
View ArticleHow to put a door in this non-standard doorway?
I have a roughly 47 x 86-inch doorway separating two sides of my garage. I’d like to put something resembling a door here and I’m contemplating different options. Gate hinges and wood panels? I have...
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1.69 Round Rect TFT Breakout with EYESPI
Did you know that not only is there a silicon shortage, there’s also a TFT shortage? Arghhh! However, we can’t stop – won’t stop – designing TFT breakouts that folks love. Here’s one we’re sending out...
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ADABOX 019 UNBOXING LIVE on Ask an Engineer RIGHT NOW! 7/28/21 @adafruit...
JOIN US RIGHT NOW!! ( 8pm Eastern Time TONIGHT, 7/28/2021) for the live Unboxing of AdaBox 019— We’ll have a Q&A, live demos, and more! Hurry! Don’t miss it!!Get ready to tune in for a special...
View ArticleSmoothing wall surface for dark satin paint?
The previous paint layers in my bathroom were applied with a coarse roller (I think), as the wall surface has a slightly orange-peel texture to it. Not the on-purpose orange peel texture, but a very...
View ArticleBathroom tile...should the cut piece go at the top by the ceiling, or on the...
I have 62 inches of wall to cover and 4 inch tiles, that leaves me with a 2inch cut piece. What is better to put the cut piece at the ceiling or down by the tub. submitted by /u/a-1yogi [link] [comments]
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WiFi LED Matrix Lamp #3DThursday #3DPrinting
wickedbanana shares: Inspired by this video from bitluni I’ve designed this LED matrix lampPrint instructionsThe lamp shade needs to be printed in spiral vase mode with a layer height of 0.2mm and 4...
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From the mail bag…
From the mail bag!I am a hydrologist who works for the state of Arizona. About five years ago, I wanted to learn how to make my own hardware to support field monitoring operations. On a google search,...
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Portable Hypocycloid Drawing Kit #3DThursday #3DPrinting
kriswillcode shares: This handheld print conveniently combines a drawing platform with a case for the gears and paper. It easily fits into a bag, pocket, or purse. As long as you have a pen, you’re...
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Digital Hourglass Timer #3DThursday #3DPrinting
rx-fenice shares: This is my entry for the timekeepers contest and it’s a digital hourglass timer for 1 hour, 15 minutes, and 5 minutes. I thought up this idea as being a neat little way of timing...
View ArticleHow to prepare this wall for paint?
How to prep this wall for paint?https://imgur.com/gallery/hrDQbMgLooking to prep this bathroom wall for paint. Closer to the shower I replaced the dry wall with green board. This area I don’t want to...
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Vintage Nixie Clock #3DThursday #3DPrinting
stefan shares: The RGB backlight is connected to my Philipps Hue network with the integrated Zigbee controller. This makes it easy to change the color of the backlight. Also the switching on and off of...
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How To Disguise Thinning Eyebrows
There are many factors that can wreak havoc on your eyebrows. It could be a thyroid issue or like many others, you may have over plucked when you were younger.Whatever the reason, thin eyebrows are...
View ArticleWhen laying a concrete foundation it says to lay down an aggregate subfloor...
I'm learning from YouTube so forgive my ignorance. I see the aggregate can be any number of material from old crushed cement to small pebbles etc. So, for instance, let's say you used pebbles....
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Digital Analog Timepiece #3DThursday #3DPrinting
jacky-mok shares: This is a seven segment clock where instead of LEDs we have segments moving on the Z-axis of the viewing pane, the difference in depth by these segments will allow the viewer to see...
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How To Banish Black Mold Like A Pro
Do you suffer from Mold (Mould) or Mildew in your home? You are not alone. Unfortunately, it is a very common complaint.Mold thrives in damp conditions and condensation is a driving force. Mold is a...
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RGB Matrix Clock Timer Stopwatch #3DThursday #3DPrinting
mcsackeri shares: Motivated by the need for an interval timer at the gym with a display large enough to be seen by an entire class. Combines 2 large 5mm pitch 64×32 pixel RGB displays with a couple of...
View ArticleWiring a remotely accessible gate remote vs alternative long range solution.
I understand that there is almost certainly a more professional/elegant solution but my parents' home has a gate which can be opened using a 12 dip remote but the gate is ~800ft away from the home...
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Clever Tips That Will Save You A Packet
Did you know that some fruits, vegetables, and sauces will spoil quicker if they are stored cold? This is just one helpful tip you’ll find as we show you how to make fresh fruit and vegetables last...
View ArticleStruggling to replace an LED
Hi lovely people - would you be able to help me in changing a bulb for th following LED doe...
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Fallout Style Pi Terminal #3DThursday #3DPrinting
hawkeye shares: This is a Fallout-style Raspberry Pi enclosure for Pi2/3 & Waveshare 3.5″ HDMI LCDdownload the files on:...
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10 Ways To Effectively Reduce Stress
In these increasingly uncertain times, many of us are living in a permanent cycle of fear and uncertainty. Today we are sharing with you 10 ways to reduce stress and anxiety quickly and easily.It is...
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Clip Tape Cutter #3DThursday #3DPrinting
CyberCyclist shares: A tape cutter having the following features.Press down on the tape to cut it. It is like cutting paper with a ruler. The blade is reasonably sharp, so please be careful if you have...
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Top 10 Easiest Flowers To Grow
We love flowers, especially when they are dotted throughout our garden. Today we are sharing the Top 10 Easiest Flowers To Grow plus tips on how to tend them.There are plenty of pretty flowers that can...
View ArticleBuilding a sink cabinet
Hi! I want to put doors on the sink cabinet I‘m building and - if possible, I would like the doors to cover the entire front of the cabinet. Is there a type of offset hinge that‘ll do that for me?...
View Articlebought these table legs, how do i know were to put them? they cant be aligned...
this is what i bought https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B082H8L7G9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1I have a fairly large sealed butcher-block countertop I want to put on top of...
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Wolf Mask #3DThursday #3DPrinting
Every week we’ll 3D print designs from the community and showcase slicer settings, use cases and of course, Time-lapses!Wolf Mask Todor Kolevhttps://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4907018 CR10S Pro Black...
View ArticleAdding a switch to vanity light which previously had no wall switch.
Old light was very old school with a little twisty button right on the medicine cabinet. I'd like to add a switch to the new light, but the circuit has other outlets that I don't want to be affected by...
View ArticleWashed out garden bed - Needing advice.
First time home owner still in my first year. I am having some pretty big storms and heavy rains come through recently and it's been causing me some issues. Townhouse/Rowhome fully attached on 3 sides....
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The TI-84 Plus CE Python Edition now on sale in the US #Python #Calculator...
The new TI-84 Plus CE Python Graphing Calculator by Texas Instruments is now available for purchase in the United States (it’s already on sale in Europe).Available now for back to school in a series of...
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Burnt Kitchen laminate
Hiya guys, burnt my kitchen laminate by putting an extremely hot cast iron pot on it.From my research, it is best to scrape off all the burnt area and then get some kind of filler and then colour it in...
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New Guide! NeoKey Emoji Keyboard via @BlitzCityDIY
Liz (BlizCityDIY) wanted a better way to type and send emojis, so she came up with a Circuit Python project that uses the NeoKey 1×4 QT and QT Py RP2040. The code is well documented and the guide...
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EYE on NPI – GAPTEC LC78_3.0 Series Switching Regulator #EYEonNPI #DigiKey...
This week’s EYE ON NPI (video) is a big time upgrade – we’re featuring GAPTEC’s LC78 series switching regulator modules with up to 28V inputs, 95% efficiency and 3 Amp outputs!There’s two things we dig...
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